Canon M6 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Following is a extended overview of the Canon M6 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M6 was introduced 5 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M6 matches up against the GXR Mount A12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M6 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M6 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M6 features outer measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M6 against the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M6 and GXR Mount A12 is 84 and 84 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon M6 to resolve extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent M6 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.